Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Nordic Enigmas: Sweden’s Cultural Tapestry
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. Bergman’s metaphorical symbol related to purity and cold Swedish winters
- 3. Autonomous archipelago region between Sweden and Finland with Swedish ties
- 5. Elaborate spread of hot and cold dishes, a hallmark of Swedish cuisine
- 8. Ancient carved monuments inscribed with Viking age script
- 9. Phenomenon where northern Sweden experiences continuous daylight in summer
- 11. Describing the boreal lake waters typical in Sweden’s north, chemically basic
- 14. Swedish currency named after a crown, symbolizing monarchy
- 16. Interlaced symbol linked to Norse mythology and often connected to Odin
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- 2. Ancient village name found in Swedish archeological contexts and toponyms
- 4. 17th-century warship sank on maiden voyage; museum centerpiece in Stockholm
- 6. Swedish term for flea market, blending flea with marketplace
- 7. Historic city whose union treaty united Scandinavian crowns in 1397
- 10. Technical term for decision-support systems used in Swedish healthcare
- 12. Traditional painted wooden horse, cultural emblem from Dalarna
- 13. Arctic fox or iconic outdoor brand born in the Scandinavian highlands
- 15. Surname epitomizing the anonymous average Swede, literally 'son of Sven'
- 17. Sparsely populated northern province, synonym for Sweden’s boreal wilderness
- 18. Opposite of extremes, a celebrated Swedish concept of balanced moderation